Torie smiled. "Well, then it was possibly some kids that Alex knew from school then. I know some of his friends from there." She replied, obviously trying to keep her reality from imploding.
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Cole looked at her. "And that is where you are wrong, Heather. I loved her, but why am I going to cry or become upset over something that cannot be changed. She changed and so did I. Apparently we both changed into someone neither of us could be with."

Being single doesn't make you weak, it means that you are strong enough to be on your own; Being alone could be a good thing, because there is no drama involved in your life, no pain, and free to do what ever you want. Life is too short to be chasing those who aren't even worth fighting for, you are worth more than that.